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Now more than ever we are seeing a rise in how much the media influences our decisions. Whether conscious or subconscious, this has been a growing trend. What’s in your face is what you’re going to remember. But! This doesn’t mean you’re getting the best, un-influenced advice!

Here at Greece & Mediterranean Travel Centre we pride ourselves on being experienced destination specialists providing un-biased and tailored recommendations dependant on your every holiday need. Don’t want a hotel with too many stairs? Don’t worry we know what to recommend! Want to visit somewhere that’s known for its cheese? Don’t worry we know exactly what destinations to recommend!

Having visited and experienced all our breathtaking destinations, we know everything we tell you isn’t solely based on vague information sent through to us. Nothing beats physically visiting a destination. Being present there, spending the night in the hotels and resorts, going on the tours, taking the private transfers, exploring the cities! Don’t turn to faceless website to give you the best advice… Let us tell you from our personal experience and immense knowledge of everything we sell what the best option for you is! What works for some won’t work for others, so don’t let a few generic drop-down menus tell you what to book.

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Wondering when you will be able to get your travel fix again? Well we have exciting news to share... Greece's 2020 tourism season will begin again on June 15! On this day, the country will open seasonal hotels and also welcome back flights from abroad. Initially, flights will only be accepted into Athens, with other airports, such as Santorini and Thessaloniki, opening on July 1. Restrictions banning travel to and from islands has also been lifted.
Although they are re-opening, there is a limited list of 20 approved countries that have been granted access. The list will be amended as necessary, but for now, the countries being accepted in are: CyprusIsraelGermanyChinaAustraliaJapanDenmarkAustriaBulgariaSerbiaRomaniaAlbaniaNorth MacedoniaBosnia and HerzegovinaCzech RepublicCroatiaHungaryPolandSlovakiaNorway
Tourists will not be tested or required to quarantine upon arrival to the country, yet it has been advised that randomised test will be carried out to ensure the safety of touri…

After being in the business for over 17 years, there are a
few misconceptions that the destination specialists here at Greece &
Mediterranean Travel Centre have noticed thatkeep
coming up time and time again. It’s time to put these ideas to rest!

1. Myth: A hotel's star rating is the most important. While we can all appreciate how important a hotels star rating is, one thing that doesn’t seem to be completely understood is that official star rates for hotels in various Mediterranean destinations are not based on the same criteria as in Australia. This means that often smaller boutique hotels have a lower rating, such as the 3-star Armeni Village in Santorini, simply due to them not having certain amenities. Therefore, you shouldn’t limit yourself to only looking for hotels based on ratings. This is where having specialists like us who are experts in the area come in handy, as we can recommend places you may not have found when looking by stars. 2. Myth: The best way to compare h…

Greece Med Travel is a boutique travel agency specialising in travel to Greece and several other Mediterranean countries like Croatia, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Jordan Israel and Turkey. We offer local knowledge and product specific to Australian travellers. We offered customised itineraries for independent travellers as well as regular and small group tours.